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Workshop 4 SummaryDRAFT / October 25, 2018

E nv i s i o n W i l l o w i c kWorkshop 4 Summary

Workshop Overview

Purpose & Summary Activities & Major ThemesThe Cities of Garden Grove and Santa Ana hosted the fourth community workshop for the Willowick Golf Course Vision Plan. The workshop was held on Thursday, October 25th, 2018 at Spurgeon Intermediate School in Santa Ana, CA. The materials and content were presented by their joint-selected consultants – SWA Group and Hatch Urban Solutions.

Approximately 45 community members participated, exploring ideas, needs and goals for their community and the Willowick Golf Course site.

The purpose of the workshop was to:• Inform the community about the project and • Explain the various opportunities to participate• Solicit community input on the work from the first three

workshops• Solicit community input on each of the 3 vision concepts• Conclude the community involvement portion of the vision

plan and provide the community members the next steps

SWA Group gave a presentation that included the following topics:• Project Introduction• Community Involvement Update• Guiding Principles• Economic and Market Factors Recap• Framework Strategies• Willowick Vision Concepts

The first activity was a community polling exercise, where participants were given a clicker; attendees were asked to indicate preference for aspects of the work from the first three workshops and for aspects of each of the 3 Vision Concepts.

For the second activity, interested attendees formed groups at one of two tables. Attendees were asked to discuss the advantages and drawbacks of each Vision Concept and if the project team missed any important ideas. Each table selected a representative to be a scribe, and the group recorded their input on the 3 Vision Concepts on a flip chart.

The major themes that resulted from this exercise are:1. Increased focus on outreach to the community2. Would like to see more Gathering Spaces, and

Community and Educational Centers (Library, Learning Centers, Science Centers, etc.)

3. Parks should include a diversity of amenities that engage a wide variety of interests

4. Community concerns about safety, traffic, and noise

5. Housing should be focused on providing more opportunities for low-income community members

6. Complimentary uses adjacent to existing neighborhood

7. Agriculture and a Community Farm were viewed positively

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Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly DisagreeSeries1 33.33% 37.04% 22.22% 7.41% 0.00%


Activity #1: Community Polling Results

A. Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD. DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree

Do you agree with the Community Values?The Cities of Garden Grove and Santa Ana value a vibrant, multi-use gathering place—a complete community that is family-oriented, safe and publicly accessible.

A new Willowick will foster the community’s cultural heritage; provide educational and economic opportunities that encourage community interaction; and allow a multitude of uses that bring families together for generations to come.

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Celebrate the historyof Willowick

Provide for safetyand accessibility

Create memorablegathering places

Promote a distinctcharacter of place

Maintain a flexibleframework

Series1 15.73% 23.43% 24.83% 21.33% 14.69%



A. Celebrate the history of WillowickB. Provide for safety and accessibilityC. Create memorable gathering placesD. Promote a distinct character of placeE. Maintain a flexible framework

Rank your top 3 Guiding Principles

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Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly DisagreeSeries1 25.81% 32.26% 12.90% 12.90% 16.13%



A. Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD. DisagreeE. Strongly Disagree

Do you agree with the Vision Statement?For the future of Willowick, the Cities of Garden Grove and Santa Ana envision a safe, vibrant, and multi-use destination for its residents. A new Willowick will celebrate the history of the site and provide memorable, family-oriented, public gathering places that enrich the quality of the existing neighborhoods. Through a flexible framework with ever-evolving experiential qualities, Willowick will be able to support a layered program that reinforces the economic viability of the area.

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Transit-OrientedDevelopment

Access along PacificElectric R.O.W.

Open Spaces engagethe Santa Ana River

and Bike Trail

Block Structure relatesto Surrounding Area

CatalyzeRedevelopment ofAdjacent Parcels

Transition to ExistingEdges/Uses

Provide a Variety ofEntertainment Choices

Create a CommunityGathering Space

Access toFood/Agriculture

Encourage HousingProduction with

Attainable/AffordableHousing

Series1 7.52% 3.01% 19.55% 2.26% 2.51% 4.51% 8.27% 25.06% 15.79% 11.53%



A. Transit-Oriented DevelopmentB. Access along Pacific Electric R.O.W.C. Open Spaces Engage the Santa Ana River and Bike TrailD. Block Structure relates to Surrounding AreaE. Catalyze Redevelopment of Adjacent ParcelsF. Transition to Existing Edges/UsesG. Provide a Variety of Entertainment ChoicesH. Create a Community Gathering SpaceI. Access to Food/AgricultureJ. Encourage Housing Production with Attainable/Affordable Housing

Rank your top 3 Framework Strategies

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Large EntertainmentUse (Stadium)

Mostly Dense, MoreAttainable Housing

Transit-OrientedDevelopment around

Streetcar Stop

Large Sports Parkalong Santa Ana

River

Retail is mixed withOffice and

Residential UsesNo Preference No Uses Shown

Series1 6.73% 10.40% 11.01% 13.46% 5.20% 1.22% 51.99%



A. Large Entertainment Use (Stadium)B. Mostly Dense, More Attainable HousingC. Transit-Oriented Development around Streetcar StopD. Large Sports Park along Santa Ana RiverE. Retail is mixed with Office and Residential uses

F. No PreferenceG. No Uses Shown

Which uses do you like in Willowick Stadium?

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High-Rise scale (3-12stories)

Smaller Buildingsadjacent to Existing

Neighborhoods

Campesino Parkmoved along River

Edge

Mixed-Use Corearound Streetcar

Stop

Small, WalkableBlocks No Preference No Characteristics

Shown

Series1 4.12% 8.59% 12.37% 14.09% 17.53% 3.44% 39.86%



A. High-Rise scale (3-12 stories)B. Smaller Buildings adjacent to Existing NeighborhoodsC. Campesino Park moved along River EdgeD. Mixed-Use Core around Streetcar StopE. Small, Walkable Blocks

F. No PreferenceG. No Characteristics Shown

What characteristics of Willowick Stadium do you like?

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Cultural andCommunity

Gathering Space

Mix of Dense, MoreAttainable Housingand Larger, Single-

Family Homes

Large Park alongSanta Ana River

Office District facingSanta Ana River Park

Retail anchors W 5thSt and Mixed-UseCore are Streetcar

Stop

No Preference No Uses Shown

Series1 31.58% 10.25% 31.02% 4.16% 13.02% 0.00% 9.97%



A. Cultural and Community Gathering SpaceB. Mix of Dense, More Attainable Housing and Larger, Single-Family HomesC. Large Park along Santa Ana RiverD. Office District facing Santa Ana River ParkE. Retail anchors W 5th St. and Mixed-Use Core at Streetcar Stop


Which uses do you like in Willowick District?

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Mid-Rise scale (2-8stories)

Large Park alongRiver connects backto Neighborhoods

Campesino ParkActivated within the

Community

Mixed-Use Corearound Streetcar

Stop


Shown

Series1 6.83% 32.92% 16.15% 9.94% 21.74% 0.93% 11.49%



A. Mid-Rise scale (2-8 stories)B. Large Park along River connects back to NeighborhoodsC. Campesino Park Activated within the CommunityD. Mixed-Use Core around Streetcar StopE. Small, Walkable Blocks


What characteristics of Willowick District do you like?

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Central Urban Farm Lower Density, LessAttainable Housing

Flexible, CreativeOffice Space

Series of SmallNeighborhood Parks

Neighborhood Retailalong W 5th St No Preference No Uses Shown

Series1 26.52% 7.99% 10.22% 23.64% 12.14% 8.63% 10.86%



A. Central Urban FarmB. Lower Density, Less Attainable HousingC. Flexible, Creative Office SpaceD. Series of small Neighborhood ParksE. Neighborhood Retail along W 5th St.


Which uses do you like in Willowick Tech?

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Low-scale (2-4stories)

Small Open Spacesdistributedthroughout

Buildings Orientedaround Open Spaces

Agriculture andOrchards

incorporatedthroughout


Shown

Series1 5.76% 20.91% 7.58% 31.82% 18.48% 3.03% 12.42%



A. Low-scale (2-4 stories)B. Small open spaces distributed throughoutC. Buildings oriented around open spacesD. Agriculture and Orchards incorporated throughout planE. Small, walkable blocks


What characteristics of Willowick Tech do you like?

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Willowick Stadium Willowick District Willowick TechSeries1 18.45% 30.95% 50.60%



A. Willowick StadiumB. Willowick DistrictC. Willowick Tech

Rank the Vision Concepts in order of your favorite

• Traffic/Noise• Need more Parking• Doesn’t meet the Community needs

• Low Income Housing• Not Educational (No Library, Learning

Center, Science Center)• Doesn’t Support the Local Community• Not Public Accessible• Campesino Park goes away - Not Good• A Big No• Scale too Large• Safety Issues• Community hasn’t asked for this!!• Too many outsiders would come here - it

doesn’t support the community• Needs

• Delhi Community Center• Community Farm• Expand/Improve Existing Park

• Skate Park, Dog Park

• Community Farms Good• Low-Scale• Low Income Housing**

• Not a Mix of Housing Types• Naming - Needs to reflect either its

actual use and/or the neighborhood• A parking structure to support the

neighborhood (existing) would be better. Instead of new housing on Willowick


Activity #2: Discuss Willowick Vision Results

Table 1Concept 1: Willowick Stadium Concept 3: Willowick Tech

• Skate Park Missing• Keep as much Park - Santa Ana is Park

Poor• Recreation, Trail, Rolling Terrain, Pool• Family Gatherings - Picnic Tables,

BBQ• Community Garden• Botanical Gardens, Water• Large Playground - Mix of Scales

• Youth Older Kids• Basketball• Big Field• Community Center - Event Space• Art - Mural - Community Made

• Parking• Farmer’s Market• Ag Good• Grocery• Campesino Park on edge good

• Visible to Larger Community

• Liked Connection to OC Streetcar• Park & Ride• River view is good - Safety?

• Lighting, Security, Homelessness

• Additional Community Outreach• More on west side of river

• Encourage Land Trust• Programs for Youth (Free)


Activity #2: Discuss Willowick Vision Results

Table 2

Concept 3: Willowick Tech

Concept 2: Willowick District

E n v i s i o n W i l l o w i c k !Help envision the future of the Willowick Golf Course site!

Appendix: Community Polling Tallied Results

Questions with a weighted count were scored as:

• 10 for first choice• 8 for second choice• 6 for third choice


Community Polling Tallied Results

Session NameCurrent Session

Date Created Active Participants Total Participants10/25/2018 6:04:39 PM 43 43

Average Score Questions0.00% 12

Results by Question

1. Rank the following highest to lowest (Priority Ranking)

Percent Weighted Count

2nd 35.09% 40

1st 43.86% 50

3rd 21.05% 24

Totals 100% 114

2. Do you agree with the Community Values? (Multiple Choice)

Percent Count

Strongly Agree 33.33% 9

Agree 37.04% 10

Neutral 22.22% 6

Disagree 7.41% 2

Strongly Disagree 0.00% 0

Totals 100% 27

3. Rank your top 3 Guiding Principles (Priority Ranking)


Celebrate the history of Willowick 15.73% 90

Provide for safety and accessibility 23.43% 134

Create memorable gathering places 24.83% 142

Promote a distinct character of place 21.33% 122

Maintain a flexible framework 14.69% 84

Totals 100% 572

Responses

Responses

Responses




Results by Question



2nd 35.09% 40

1st 43.86% 50

3rd 21.05% 24

Totals 100% 114


Percent Count


Agree 37.04% 10

Neutral 22.22% 6

Disagree 7.41% 2


Totals 100% 27








Totals 100% 572

Responses

Responses

Responses




Results by Question



2nd 35.09% 40

1st 43.86% 50

3rd 21.05% 24

Totals 100% 114


Percent Count


Agree 37.04% 10

Neutral 22.22% 6

Disagree 7.41% 2


Totals 100% 27








Totals 100% 572

Responses

Responses

Responses




Results by Question



2nd 35.09% 40

1st 43.86% 50

3rd 21.05% 24

Totals 100% 114


Percent Count


Agree 37.04% 10

Neutral 22.22% 6

Disagree 7.41% 2


Totals 100% 27








Totals 100% 572

Responses

Responses

Responses

4. Do you agree with the Vision Statement? (Multiple Choice)

Percent Count


Agree 32.26% 10

Neutral 12.90% 4

Disagree 12.90% 4


Totals 100% 31

5. Rank your top 3 Framework Strategies (Priority Ranking)


Transit-Oriented Development 7.52% 60

Access along Pacific Electric R.O.W. 3.01% 24Open Spaces engage the Santa Ana River and

Bike Trail 19.55% 156

Block Structure relates to Surrounding Area 2.26% 18

Catalyze Redevelopment of Adjacent Parcels 2.51% 20

Transition to Existing Edges/Uses 4.51% 36

Provide a Variety of Entertainment Choices 8.27% 66

Create a Community Gathering Space 25.06% 200

Access to Food/Agriculture 15.79% 126Encourage Housing Production with

Attainable/Affordable Housing 11.53% 92

Totals 100% 798

6. Which uses do you like in Willowick Stadium? Rank your top 3 (Priority Ranking)


Large Entertainment Use (Stadium) 6.73% 44

Mostly Dense, More Attainable Housing 10.40% 68Transit-Oriented Development around Streetcar

Stop 11.01% 72

Large Sports Park along Santa Ana River 13.46% 88

Retail is mixed with Office and Residential Uses 5.20% 34

No Preference 1.22% 8

No Uses Shown 51.99% 340

Totals 100% 654

Responses

Responses

Responses


Percent Count


Agree 32.26% 10

Neutral 12.90% 4

Disagree 12.90% 4


Totals 100% 31













Totals 100% 798





Stop 11.01% 72





Totals 100% 654

Responses

Responses

Responses


Percent Count


Agree 32.26% 10

Neutral 12.90% 4

Disagree 12.90% 4


Totals 100% 31













Totals 100% 798





Stop 11.01% 72





Totals 100% 654

Responses

Responses

Responses


Percent Count


Agree 32.26% 10

Neutral 12.90% 4

Disagree 12.90% 4


Totals 100% 31













Totals 100% 798





Stop 11.01% 72





Totals 100% 654

Responses

Responses

Responses


Percent Count


Agree 32.26% 10

Neutral 12.90% 4

Disagree 12.90% 4


Totals 100% 31













Totals 100% 798





Stop 11.01% 72





Totals 100% 654

Responses

Responses

Responses


Percent Count


Agree 32.26% 10

Neutral 12.90% 4

Disagree 12.90% 4


Totals 100% 31













Totals 100% 798





Stop 11.01% 72





Totals 100% 654

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7. What characteristics of Willowick Stadium do you like? Rank your top 3 (Priority Ranking)


High-Rise scale (3-12 stories) 4.12% 24Smaller Buildings adjacent to Existing

Neighborhoods 8.59% 50

Campesino Park moved along River Edge 12.37% 72

Mixed-Use Core around Streetcar Stop 14.09% 82

Small, Walkable Blocks 17.53% 102


No Characteristics Shown 39.86% 232

Totals 100% 582

8. Which uses do you like in Willowick District? Rank your top 3 (Priority Ranking)


Cultural and Community Gathering Space 31.58% 228Mix of Dense, More Attainable Housing and Larger,

Single-Family Homes 10.25% 74

Large Park along Santa Ana River 31.02% 224

Office District facing Santa Ana River Park 4.16% 30Retail anchors W 5th St and Mixed-Use Core are

Streetcar Stop 13.02% 94



Totals 100% 722

9. What characteristics of Willowick District do you like? Rank your top 3 (Priority Ranking)


Mid-Rise scale (2-8 stories) 6.83% 44Large Park along River connects back to


Campesino Park Activated within the Community 16.15% 104





Totals 100% 644

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Total Participants: 43

Total Respondents: 27







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10. Which Uses do you like in Willowick Tech? Rank your top 3 (Priority Ranking)


Central Urban Farm 26.52% 166

Lower Density, Less Attainable Housing 7.99% 50

Flexible, Creative Office Space 10.22% 64

Series of Small Neighborhood Parks 23.64% 148

Neighborhood Retail along W 5th St 12.14% 76



Totals 100% 626

11. What characteristics of Willowick Tech do you like? Rank your top 3 (Priority Ranking)


Low-scale (2-4 stories) 5.76% 38

Small Open Spaces distributed throughout 20.91% 138

Buildings Oriented around Open Spaces 7.58% 50

Agriculture and Orchards incorporated throughout 31.82% 210




Totals 100% 660

12. Rank the Vision Concepts in order of your favorite (Priority Ranking)


Willowick Stadium 18.45% 62

Willowick District 30.95% 104

Willowick Tech 50.60% 170

Totals 100% 336

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Total Respondents: 37Total Respondents: 32




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